I would be interested if the C-based languages are popular because they are superior to other syntaxes/programming models (based on current industry needs) or there is a kind of syntax lock-in similar to the keyboard keys layout lock-in.

Hello Adam, I find interesting the results provided by another site /service called ohloh, related to language use-trends.They use a quite different approach, but it is nice to check it out as well, if you want to have an all around view.

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